Creative Food Recipes: How to Make Fried Smoked Turkey Tails

Fried Turkey tails have been a part of many Spanish dishes for a number of centuries, in fact, it has begun to become more popular in American cuisine. There are many ways to enjoy turkey tails, and various ways this meat can be prepared. I will list an easy step by step guide to prepare and make delicious turkey tails.

Step #1: Remove turkey tails from package, place meat in a large pot or container of water, add 1 ½ tablespoon of iodized salt to water. Let turkey tails soak for 3 to 5 hours.

Step #2: Rinse off turkey tails by means of cold water for several minutes to remove any excess grease and salt. Pat dry turkey tails with several sheets of paper towels. Make sure turkey tails are completely dry before going on to the next step.

Step #3: Slice turkey tails into quarters or healthy slices. When all turkey tails have been cut, pat dry again to remove any excess water before cooking.

Step #4: Turn stove top up to medium, add a 2/3 cup of cooking oil to frying pan, and let pan heat to a nice even temperature before adding turkey tails. Season both sides of turkey tails with a bit of granulated garlic and cayenne pepper.

Step #5: Place turkey tails in frying pan, cook both sides of turkey tails for 10 minutes. Turkey tails should have a nice brown texture.

Step #6: Place turkey tails on several sheets of paper towels to drain off excess grease, also pat dry off any excess grease. Serve Immediately.

Turkey tails can be served with Spanish rice, long grain brown rice, spinach, and many other vegetables, besides serving them as an appetizer. Turkey tails also accommodate a side dish of black beans and tortilla chips.